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IDEAS: Qatar Airways to Provide Cabin Crew with Smart Technology

Qatar Airways has launched a new digital initiative designed to support cabin crew in delivering a more personalized experience for its customers in the air. Credit: Qatar Airways The new in-house application provides information on passengers flying with Qatar Airways, through customer profiles that provide insights into any special service requests and preferences, as well…

Adam Stacey | 1 week ago

Announcements

India’s Boom, Big Banks, and AI: How Our 2023 Megatrends Are Playing Out

From travel marketing's AI-infused reboot to blended travel's entrenchment and the rise of Indian travelers as a force, Skift's 2023 Travel Megatrends are holding up nicely. That's a teaser for Megatrends 2024-style.

Dennis Schaal | 1 week ago

News Blog

Tripla Expands Into Taiwan Via Surehigh Acquisition

Tripla, which provides a booking engine to hotels in Japan and Southeast Asia, has acquired a hotel tech company in Taiwan. Tokyo-based Tripla said it acquired 91% of Surehigh, which provides more than 1,200 Taiwanese hotels with a reservation engine and channel manager. The other 9% of the company was acquired by a venture capital…

Justin Dawes | 1 week ago

Travel Technology

Sojern Lays Off 20% of Staff to ‘Reduce Expenses’

This is the third travel tech company that has completed a layoff in the past month.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

News Blog

IDEAS: Renaissance Hotels Launches RENAI, its New AI-powered Virtual Concierge

Guests staying at select Renaissance Hotels will soon have access to RENAI, a virtual concierge. Credit: Renaissance Hotels/Marriott Bonvoy RENAI, which stands for Renaissance Artificial Intelligence, is being launched as part of a pilot program designed to provide guests with instant access to ‘vetted , insiders’ picks for vibey cocktail bars, under-the-radar attractions, top-rated breakfast…

Adam Stacey | 2 weeks ago

Travel Technology

Airfare Company ATPCO Buys Startup For Real-Time Flight Pricing

ATPCO says the deal could lead to next-generation airline retailing that customers want.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Travel Technology

MCR-Owned Stayntouch Raises $48 Million

Stayntouch historically has been focused on independent hotels, but now it wants to take on Oracle Hospitality and sign some more big players.

Justin Dawes | 2 weeks ago

Travel Technology

Ask Skift: What Are the Major Trends in Travel Tech?

The use of technology in the travel industry has continued to boom in recent years, and here's a look at some of the biggest tech trends in travel.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

Travel Technology

Google Bard’s Gemini Upgrade: We Tested it for Travel

The updated version of Bard did well with some travel tasks, particularly finding flight options, but its answers still need to be taken with a grain of salt.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago

Travel Technology

Accor, Booking.com, Cathay Pacific: New AI Tools Made With AWS

More travel companies are investing in the potential for an AI-powered overhaul of both customer sales and internal operations.

Justin Dawes | 3 weeks ago